Objective:

To develop good attacking and defending skills in a "fun game" situation. To use 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2 as the learning process.

Organization:

• Use the 3-a-side Micro SoccerŽ field.
• Widen the goals.
• All players start on goal line.
• Each player on each team is given a number.
• Coach calls out number (e.g., "Three!") and rolls the ball into play.
• The two opposing number "Three" players leave the goal line immediately and compete for possession for a maximum of 20 seconds.
• Coach keeps some balls by him and so can roll another ball into play if one is kicked out.
• Call two numbers - "One!" and "Three!" - to create 2 vs 2.
• Remaining players defend goal without using hands and they must stay within one yard of goal line. Goals only count below knee height.
• If one player fails to respond to the number, a penalty - a free shot at open goal from half-way line - is called to keep players on their toes and make it fun.

Teaching:

• If organization is working, let them play, enjoy the game and learn by trial and error.
• Encourage attackers to take on opponents and Go for the Goal!
• Defenders should stay on their feet as long as possible, rather than slide-tackling.
• Defenders must try to run back and recover even when beaten.

Target:

• To outscore opposing team.